International Turf Management

David Aldous

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Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
01 September 1999

Economics; International business; Civil engineering, surveying & building; Environmental science, engineering & technology; Sporting venues

Many leisure activities involve the use of turf as a surface. Grass surfaces on golf courses, bowling clubs, cricket pitches, racetracks, and parks all require maintenance by trained personnel.

International Turf Management Handbook is written by a team of international experts. It covers all aspects of turf management and in particular
* the selection and establishment of grass varieties
* soils, irrigation and drainage
* performance testing and playing qualities
* issues relating to specific playing surfaces

In its depth of coverage and detailed practical advice from around the world this comprehensive handbook is destined to become the standard reference work on the subject.

By: David Aldous
Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780750689540
ISBN 10: 0750689544
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 01 September 1999
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Aldous

Reviews for International Turf Management

'This is a remarkably comprehensive book covering every aspect of turf management which will be invaluable to professionals looking to increase their knowledge. A must for every turf manager and educational establishment training in landscaping, groundsmanship or greenkeeping. A wealth of material anf research from a wide variety of disciplines in the turfgrass industry and likely to become a much sought-after reference book in years to come'. Mike Beardall, Editor of The Groundsman, Official Journal of The Institute of Groundsmanship